Inky’s Amazing Escape
Author: Sy Montgomery
Illustrator: Amy Schimler-Safford
Summary: Inky is an octopus that was found by a fisherman and brought to the New Zealand Aquarium in 2014. He was an inquisitive octopus, and loved to be entertained. One night in 2016, Inky decided he was bored and decided to go on an adventure…the goal…to get back out to sea. Will he succeed? You and your kids will be amazed at this exciting true story!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a great book to use to research octopuses.
Extension Activities: Check out fun octopus facts! Click here!
Because
Author: Mo Willems
Illustrator: Amber Ren
Summary: Follow this heartfelt story of a little girl who goes to an orchestra for the first time and is changed by the music she hears.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to use to talk about dreams and perseverance.
Extension Activities: Listen to the musical piece, The Cold by Hilary Purrington. Click here!
Hi, Jack!
Author: Mac Barnett
Illustrator: Greg Pizzoli
Summary: Jack is a mischievous rabbit that lives in a treehouse and loves snacks. He does have a slightly bad habit of taking things that may not necessarily belong to him, and a silly fascination with red lipstick! You and your kids will be sure to giggle as you follow Jack through his adventurous day!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a great book to use to talk about right and wrong, and how to make good choices even after you make mistakes.
Extension Activities: Don’t forget to check out how to draw Jack, Rex, and the Lady at the end of the book.
No Boring Stories!
Author: Julie Falatko
Illustrator: Charles Santoso
Summary: This is a story about a group of misfit animals who are tired of cute stories about animals that are SOOO boring! They are sure readers want to hear more exciting stories about robotic crabs and fearless princesses who duel gruesome grape monsters? If only the rabbit would stop bothering them, they could finish their awesome story. Will they succeed? You and your kids will be sure to laugh at the surprise ending!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a fabulous story to introduce the parts of an exciting story.
Extension Activities: Watch the awesome book trailer! Click here!
The Great Indoors
Author: Julie Falatko
Illustrator: Ruth Chan
Summary: Have you ever wondered what happens when you go out on a family camping trip? Well, the animals come stay at your house, of course, for their own relaxing vacation! You and your kids will be sure to laugh with each turn of the page as you follow the animals’ idea of a relaxing holiday!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: Use this book to have your kids brainstorm and write their own version of what happens when they go on vacation.
Leave a Comment
Resources for parents, grandparents, teachers & students